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Meat dishes hold a significant place in the culinary culture of Polateli. Made with minced meat from locally raised sheep, this dish is traditionally served with flatbread. Popular throughout Kilis, it is baked in special trays inside stone ovens. You can discover the detailed locations for tasting this dish on the Map section.
Ingredients
- 500 g medium-fat minced lamb
- 1 onion
- 2 red capia peppers
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 2 tomatoes and green peppers (for garnish)
- Salt, black pepper, chili flakes
Preparation
- Finely chop the onion, capia peppers, and parsley or pass them through a meat cleaver.
- Knead the chopped vegetables thoroughly with the minced lamb and spices.
- Press the mixture evenly into a greased baking tray using your hands.
- Garnish the top with tomato and pepper slices and bake in a stone oven or at 200°C.
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Kilis Kahke
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